Travelers to Japan’s Hakone resort in mid-autumn enjoy a reprieve from the restrictions of COVID-19 while being treated to hot baths of wine-infused hot spring waters.
Princess Aiko pictures: She thanks the people of Japan for their kindness and warm support as she has grown up and promises to carry out her...
Japan’s reaction to COVID-19’s Omicron variant might seem confusing with rapid changes in rules, but here are the basics to know now, and links to follow...
The former Naval Air Corps ensign who lived to the good age of 98 piloted both the Zero and Shiden Kai fighters, and was the only...
If journalists and social media users read the policy statement carefully, they would’ve realized that “foreigners holding current, resident visas will be allowed back into Japan,...
After a year of COVID-19 closures, universities in Japan are seeking to reconnect students to campus life through traditional autumn festivals.
Considering the infections ramping up in Western countries, some experts are predicting that a sixth wave will hit Japan between this December and January 2022.
The World Health Organization warns of 500,000 additional deaths in Europe amidst a COVID-19 “monster wave” this winter. Does Japan face the same threats? First of...
The Supercomputer is recognized again as a RIKEN, Kobe University and Tokyo Institute of Technology team wins for its aerosol infection risk assessment in the fight...
COVID-19 infections are down and life is beginning to normalize. Hoshino Resort offers new packages to help you step out of isolation and experience true Kyoto...
Following a successful Tokyo Olympics, the former men’s judo national team head coach steps into new roles, bringing fresh ideas and strategies for promoting and developing...
We want the government to fine-tune and maximize the effectiveness of its new countermeasures. These should not result in a pretty package empty of effect.